Respiratory Terms & Definitions

Question 1

Know what substance causes an allergic reaction

Answer 1

Allergen

Question 2

Know what the tiny sacs are called in the lungs when gas exchange takes place

Answer 2

Alveoli

Question 3

Know what agent inhibits the physiological action of acetylcholine

Answer 3

Anticholinergic

Question 4

Know what drug or other compound that inhibits the effects of Histamines

Answer 4

Antihistamines

Question 5

Know what drug can decrease the CNS coughing reflexes

Answer 5

Antitussive

Question 6

Know what it is called when a foreign substance is drawn into the respiratory system during inhalation

Answer 6

Aspiration

Question 7

Know what the major lung air passages that diverge from the windpipe

Answer 7

Bronchi

Question 8

Kow what the small branches that divide the bronchus in the lungs

Answer 8

Bronchioles

Question 9

Know what is short, microscopic, hairlike structures in the respiratory system

Answer 9

Cilia

Question 10

Know what drug shrinks the swollen membranes in the Nasal cavity, making it easier to breathe

Answer 10

Decongestant

Question 11

Know what a dome-shaped, muscular patrician separating the thorax from the abdomen that plays a major role in breathing

Answer 11

Diaphragm

Question 12

Know what difficult or labored breathing is

Answer 12

Dyspnea

Question 13

Know what helps remove mucus secretion from the respiratory system

Answer 13

Expectorant

Question 14

Know what a respiratory tract infection that is caused by a virus

Answer 14

Influenza

Question 15

Know what treatment is given before an event or exposure to prevent the condition or symptoms

Answer 15

Prophylactic